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Wacken: World's Largest Heavy Metal Festival

More than 75,000 heavy metal fans are expected to turn up for the event, which is one of the largest heavy metal festivals in the world, according to organizers.

A heavy metal fan gives a heavy metal hand sign during a performance of British band Deep Purple (not pictured) at the 24th Wacken Open Air Festival in Wacken, August 1, 2013. More than 75,000 heavy metal fans are expected to turn up for the event, which is one of the largest heavy metal festivals in the world, according to organizers. (FABIAN BIMMER / REUTERS)

Ian Gillan, singer of British band Deep Purple, performs during the 24th Wacken Open Air Festival in Wacken, August 1, 2013. (FABIAN BIMMER / REUTERS)

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